Educational Nursing Games

Here are 156 free nursing games with some 6,000 questions designed to make your nurse learning / education more interesting, engaging and fun! In this section we have developed, and are experimenting with, different kinds of educational nursing games. Online games are very popular, so why not apply them to your nursing education?

The Super Nurse and Word Guess games have been developed in HTML5. Therefore, the latest browser versions of Internet Explorer (IE10/11), Firefox, Chrome or Safari need to be used. These games can also be played on most mobile devices.

We have enhanced the games software to produce a Report that you can print out and keep for your records, or to hand in for assignments. For statistical and research purposes, the game results are now being tracked and recorded.

Click on a Title below to open up a specific nursing educational game in a new window. If you find the audio annoying or distracting, click the Mute button on your computer. Enjoy!

1. Nursing Games – Super Nurse Series

1.1 Abdominal Pain – Use this game to test and review your knowledge of common causes of abdominal pain. (This is a HTML5 game where 15 items are randomly selected from a pool of 45 questions; so each time the game will be different).

1.4 Back Pain – Test and refresh your knowledge of the most common causes of acute lower back pain. (15 items selected from 40 questions).

1.5Bacteria – Test and refresh your knowledge of the most common bacteria and the infections they cause. (15 items selected from 50 questions).

1.6 Blood Components – See how well you know the components and diseases of the blood in the human body. (20 items selected from a pool of 45 questions).

1.7 Body Fluids Disorders – Use this game to review and refresh your knowledge about the more common diseases and disorders affecting our body's fluids and electrolytes. (15 questions selected out of 45).

1.34 Elimination – Use this game to test and refresh your knowledge about normal elimination, the extent and impact of incontinence, causes of incontinence, assessment processes, and treatment strategies for incontinence. (20 items selected from 55 questions).

1.37 Fatigue – Test yourself on how well you know the common causes of fatigue and tiredness. (15 items from 35 questions).

1.38 Fever – Use this game to test and refresh your knowledge of the common causes of fever. (15 items chosen from 30 questions).

1.39 Fungi– This game tests and refreshes your knowledge about fungi and the common diseases they cause. (15 items chosen from 40 questions).

1.40 Gynecological Disorders – See how well you know the causes, signs and symptoms of these common female diseases. (20 items from 45 questions).

1.41 Headaches – Use this game to assess your knowledge of the common causes of headaches. (15 items chosen from 45 questions).

1.42Histology I – Test and refresh your knowledge of histology - the various tissues (epithelial, connective, muscle and neural) and their composition and functions. (15 items chosen from 40 questions).

1.43Histology II – Another game to test and refresh your knowledge of histology - the various tissues (epithelial, connective, muscle and neural) and their composition and functions. (15 items chosen from 40 questions).

1.44 Infectious Diseases I – See how well you know the causes of common infectious diseases. (20 items selected from 45 questions).

1.45 Infectious Diseases II – Be a Super Nurse by winning this game on the causes of common infectious diseases. (20 items are randomly selected from 45 questions).

1.46 Integumentary System – See how well you know the components and functions of the human integumentary (skin) system. (20 items from 40 questions).

1.47 Lymphatic System – See how well you know the components and functions of the human lymphatic system. (20 items selected from a 40 questions).

1.48 Medication Practices – Test your knowledge of the concepts and terminology used in the safe prescription and administration of medications and drugs to patients. (20 items selected from 45 questions).

1.49 Mental Health Disorders – See how well you know the signs and symptoms of these common mental health diseases. (20 items selected from 45 questions).

1.50 Musculoskeletal Disorders – See how well you know the causes, signs and symptoms of these common musculoskeletal disorders. (20 items selected from 45 questions).

1.51 Nervous System – See how well you know the components and functions of the human nervous system. (20 items selected from 50 questions).

1.52Nutrition Disorders – This game tests your knowledge about some of the signs and symptoms caused by a deficiency or surplus of essential elements in the human body. (15 items selected from 45 questions).

1.53Nutrition Requirements – See how well you know the minimum daily recommended requirements for essential body elements such as calcium, sodium and other vitamins and minerals. (15 items selected from 35 questions).

1.54 Parasites – This game tests your knowledge about some of the common parasites and protozoa and the diseases they cause. (15 items selected from 50 questions).

1.55 Patient Assessment I – See how well you know the terms and signs / symptoms to look for when doing a patient assessment. (20 items selected from 40 questions).

1.56 Patient Assessment II – A second game to test your knowledge of what to look for when doing a patient assessment. (20 items selected from 40 questions).

1.57 Pediatric Nursing – Test yourself on how well you know the terminology, the common symptoms and nursing interventions associated with providing pediatric nursing care. (20 items selected from 45 questions).

1.58Pressure Ulcers – Test yourself on how much you know about pressure ulcers, also known as decubitis ulcers and bedsores. (15 items selected from 35 questions).

1.59 Professional Boundaries – A Super Nurse knows and maintains professional boundaries with clients, families, co-workers and students. Take this game and see whether you qualify as a Super Nurse. (20 items chosen from 45 questions).

1.60 Seniors and Meds – This game tests your knowledge about the affects of medications and drugs on seniors and elderly patients. (15 questions selected from 45 items).

2.9 CAM Terms – Test yourself to see how well you know the terminology used to describe the different approaches and treatments found in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). (15 items selected from 50 questions).

2.10 Cancer Terms – This game measures your knowledge of the medical terms used when referring to various cancers affecting the human body and in providing oncology nursing. (15 items selected from 30 questions).

2.11 Cancer Types – This game tests your knowledge of the terms used to describe different types of cancers. (10 items selected from 20 questions).

2.12 Cardiology I – This game measures your knowledge of the foundational medical terms and nursing language used when referring to the heart, arteries, veins and diseases of the cardiovascular system. (15 items selected from 35 questions).

2.13 Chest Pains – This game measures your knowledge of the medical terms used to various disorders, diseases and conditions that cause chest discomfort and pain. (15 questions).

2.15 Dermatitis – See how well you know the medical terms used to describe different skin lesions and conditions. (15 items).

2.16 Dermatology Disorders – This game assess how well you know the medical terms used to describe signs, symptoms and diseases related to the integumentary (skin) system. (15 items from 30 questions).

2.17 Dermatology Terms – This game assesses your knowledge of the integumentary (skin) system and its components. (12 items).

2.18 Diabetes Terms – Test yourself to see how well you know the medical terms and words associated with diabetes, its causes, signs and symptoms. (15 items selected from 50 questions).

2.19 Digestive Terms – This game assesses your knowledge of the foundational medical terms used when referring to the stomach, intestines, colon and other body parts of the digestive system. (15 questions).

2.20 Disease Terms I – Identify these common human diseases from the brief descriptions provided. (15 questions from 50 items).

2.21 Disease Terms II – More human diseases that you need to identify from their descriptions. (15 questions from 50 items).

2.22 Drug Abuse Terms – Test yourself to see how well you know the medical terms and words used to describe the causes, symptoms and consequences of drug abuse. (15 items selected from 50 questions).

2.23 Drug Categories – See how well you know common drug categories, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs that are used to treat symptoms and diseases of the various human body systems. (16 questions).

2.24 Embryology Terms – This game provides a review of some of the common terms used in the study of embryology. (15 items selected from 51 questions).

2.25 Endocrine Terms – This game measures your knowledge of the foundational medical terms used when referring to the glands, hormones and other components of the endocrine system. (15 questions).

2.26 Ethics – This games measures your knowledge of the terms commonly used when discussing nursing and medical code of ethics. (15 items selected from 20 questions).

2.27 Fungi Terms – This game assesses your knowledge of the different types that cause human infections. (10 questions out of a pool of 20 items).

2.28 Eye and Ear Disorders – Test your knowledge of the medical terminology used to describe the signs, symptoms and disorders associated with the eyes and ears. (15 questions).

2.29 Gastroenterology Disorders – This game assesses your knowledge of the medical terminology used to describe the signs, symptoms and diseases related to the digestive system. (15 items).

2.30 Histology Terms – This game tests your knowledge of how well you know histology, the various tissues in the human body and their composition and functions. (15 selected from 35 items).

2.31 Hormones – See how well you know the names, roles and functions of different hormones active in the human body. (14 questions).

2.32Interviewing Patients – See how well you know the terms associated with the process of interviewing patients to collect their medical history and information on their chief complaints. (12 questions chosen from 22 items).

2.33 Medical Terms I – A game that tests your knowledge of some of the common medical terms used in nursing (many refer to patient assessment). (15 items selected from 35 questions).

2.34 Medical Terms II – Another game that tests you on some common medical terminology used in nursing. (15 items selected from 35 questions).

2.35 Medical Terms III – A game of random and lesser known medical terms that are used in medicine, nursing and healthcare. (15 items selected from 35 questions).

2.36 Medication Practices Terms – This game tests your knowledge of the general concepts and terms used in providing safe and effective medication / drug therapy and treatments to patients. (15 items are selected from 35).

2.39 Nursing Concepts – A game that tests your knowledge about general nursing and health care concepts and terms. (15 items selected from 35 questions).

2.40 Nursing Informatics I – A game that tests your knowledge about the terms and concepts used in nursing informatics. (15 items selected from 40 questions).

2.41 Nursing Informatics II – Another game about the terms and concepts used in nursing and biomedical informatics. (15 items selected from 42 different questions).

2.42 Organ Systems I – A game that tests your knowledge about the organ systems, components and glands found in the human body. (15 items selected from 35 questions).

2.43 Organ Systems II – Another game about the organs, components and glands found in the body. (15 items selected from 35 questions).

2.44 Orthopedic Disorders – This nursing game measures how well you know the medical terms used to describe the signs, symptoms and diseases associated with the musculoskeletal system. (15 questions).

2.45 Pediatric Disorders I – Test your knowledge of the names of disorders related to child development, vision, hearing, blood, respiratory system and nervous system in pediatric patients. (15 items drawn from a pool of 45 questions).

2.46 Pediatric Disorders II – This game assesses your knowledge of the medical terminology used to describe disorders and conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, urinary system and the muscles in infants and youths. (15 items selected from 30 questions).

2.47 Pediatric Disorders III – This games measures your knowledge of the medical terminology used to describe conditions and disorders of the skeleton and bones, and communicable diseases affecting pediatric patients. (15 items drawn from 30 questions).

2.48 Pharmacology Terms I – Test yourself to see how well you know the terminology used to describe the nature, effects and processes of medications prescribed to prevent and treat illnesses. (15 items selected from 50 questions).

2.50 Phobias – Test your knowledge of the medical terms used to describe common phobias and fears that people have. (15 items drawn from 30 questions).

2.51 Pressure Ulcers Terms I – Test your knowledge of the medical terms used to describe various signs, symptoms and physiology associated with pressure ulcers, also known as decubitis ulcers or bedsores. (10 items drawn from 25 questions).

2.52 Pressure Ulcers Terms II – Another game to test your knowledge of the medical terms used to describe various signs, symptoms and physiology associated with pressure ulcers. (10 items drawn from 28 questions).

2.53 Pressure Ulcers Terms III – Another game about the medical terms used to describe various signs, symptoms and physiology associated with pressure ulcers. (10 items drawn from 28 questions).

2.61 Sociology Terms – This game assesses your knowledge of the common sociological terms used in nursing and medicine. (15 questions).

2.62 Vitamins and Minerals – See how well you know the vitamins and minerals that are essential to good human health. Note: pharmaceutical terms are used for the vitamins, i.e., Vitamin C = ascorbic acid. (15 questions).

2.63 Wound Dressings – Test your knowledge about the different types of dressings used to facilitate wound healing. (16 questions).

3. Nursing Games – Drag & Drop / Sorting

These Drag and Drop games were developed using Articulate's StoryLine 3 software. For best viewing of these SL3 games on Apple's iPhone and iPad, download and install the FREE Articulate Player App from the iTunes Store. If you are using an Android tablet or phone, download and install the FREE Articulate Android Player App from Google Play.

3.1 Birth Defects – This game tests your knowledge of teratology, or the causes of birth defects / congenital malformations by infectious, physical, chemical and androgenic agents. (15 questions randomly selected from a pool of 30).

3.2 Blood Tests I– See how well you know the indications / applications of 60 blood tests used to diagnose and monitor various body disorders and diseases. (15 questions selected from 60).

3.3 Blood Tests II– Test and refresh your knowledge of the indications / applications of another 60 blood tests used to diagnose and monitor various body disorders and diseases. (15 questions selected from 60).

3.4 Cancer Symptoms – Try this funky nursing game to see how well you know the signs and symptoms of 12 different types of common cancers. (24 questions).

3.5 Diagnostic Tests I – Try this game to see how well you know the indications / applications of 45 electrodiagnostic, endoscopic and nuclear diagnostic technologies, tools and procedures used to identify, monitor and evaluate body disorders and diseases. (15 questions from 45).

3.6 Diagnostic Tests II – Another game to see how well you know the indications / applications of 45 manometric, ultrasound and x-ray diagnostic technologies, tools and procedures used to identify, monitor and evaluate body disorders and diseases. (15 questions from 45).

3.7 Diseases and Disorders I – Assess and refresh your knowledge of the most common afflictions affecting the human body. (25 questions randomly chosen from 100 items).

3.10 Infectious Diseases – See how well you know the causes (bacteria, virus, fungi, parasites or protozoa) of these infectious diseases. (48 questions).

3.11 Meds Storeroom – A simulation game requiring you to classify, sort and shelve commonly used generic-name drugs. The game includes the option to hear the correct pronunciations of each drug name. (5 activities from 15 items).

3.12 Medication Rounds I – A simulation game requiring you to administer the "right" medication to each resident in a continuing care facility. (15 questions selected randomly from 54 items).

3.13 Medication Rounds II – Another simulation game requiring you to administer the "right" medication to each resident in a continuing care facility. (15 questions selected randomly from 54 items).

3.14 Medications Review – This is a flash-card type interactive exercise is about knowing the top 80 generic drugs most commonly used in Canada. This review includes visual information, audio pronunciations, indications, and links to more information about each medication. (20 drugs randomly presented from a pool of 80).

3.19 Pharmacology Terms – A drag and drop game about definitions, concepts and vocabulary used in the administration, monitoring and evaluation of medications and drugs. (20 questions randomly selected from 80 items).

3.20 Pressure Ulcer Terms I – Refresh your knowledge of the common terminology used in the assessment, prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers / bedsores. (20 questions randomly selected from 70 items).

3.21 Pressure Ulcer Terms II– Another game to review the terminology used in the assessment, prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers / bedsores. (20 questions chosen from 70 items).

3.22 Stool and Urine Tests – Use this game to assess and review your knowledge of these 20 diagnostic tests that use specimens of stool and urine to identify, monitor and evaluate disorders and diseases. (20 questions).

3.24 Tablet Dosages II – Same questions as above, but a different type of game about calculating the correct tablet dosages for medications and drugs. (15 questions chosen from 30 items).

3.25 Word Roots – A different type of game to test your knowledge of some of the foreign word roots, prefixes and suffixes commonly used in medical and nursing terminology. (15 questions selected from 30 items).